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Webcast Alert: Banco Daycoval Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call Webcast

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SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Banco Daycoval S.A. (Bovespa: DAYC4) announces the following Webcast:

    What:     Banco Daycoval S.A. Second Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call
    When:     Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
    Where:    http://prnewswire.isat.com.br/?palestra_id=350
    How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
              address above.
    Contact:  Banco Daycoval Investor Relations, +55 11 3138-1025,
              or e-mail, ri@daycoval.com.br

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at http://www.daycoval.com.br . To access the replay, click on the Investor Relations Section.

Banco Daycoval S.A. is one of the leading banks specialized in the middle- market segment in Brazil, with 40 years of experience in the financial market and a nationwide presence through its branches. The Bank offers a full line of financial services and credit to companies, and also products to individuals, such as vehicle financing and payroll deduction loans. The Bank believes that the quality, credibility and solidity of its services, which are recognized in the financial system, were responsible for the awards it has received. In 2007, for the third straight year, Daycoval received the award for "Best Middle-Market Bank" from Gazeta Mercantil newspaper, and in 2006 and 2007 it received first place in the category "Best Middle-Market Bank" from FGV/Revista Conjuntura Economica. The Bank also achieved excellent credit ratings at the local level, rated "A+" by Austin Ratings, "A" by Fitch Ratings and "A" by Standard & Poor's. In June 29, 2007, Banco Daycoval carried out its initial public offering, and was listed on Level 1 of the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa).

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